After a scenic drive over to Barolo it's time for lunch! We found this great little spot and indulge in more delicious wines and white truffles. The world renown white truffles, (called tartufi d' Alba), are unique to Piedmonte. Formaly found using special truffle hunting pigs, dogs are more common today as they are less likely to devour the precious fungi. The white truffle festival, happening now, is celebrated in restaurants throughout the region. White truffles have a pungent earthy aroma but with a mild flavor. The smell of the truffles fill the local restaurants as they are being shaved at the table on almost every dish. And we all enjoyed a shaving of our own.
Barolo countyside
Fun in Piedmonte
Fall in the vineyard
Lunch in Barolo
tartufi d' Alba
Shaving of the truffle.
Steak Tartar and Sage and Butter Ravioli with white truffles.
Romantic Barolo.
Just a little more wine tasting.
Old grape hauling wagon and The LeClerc's.
A big Thank You to Marion and Sam for a fabulous weekend in Piedmonte. Salute!
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